Grottes du Régulus

Located 12 km from Royan, the Caves of the Regulus, municipal troglodyte site, are open to the public from April 6 to November 11.

Overlooking the Gironde estuary and dug into limestone cliffs, the "holes" of Meschers you welcome in an exceptional setting. Originally natural, the Meschers caves were enlarged by humans to become a troglodyte habitat in the 19th century.

The name of Regulus comes from a French ship which, under Napoleon, chased by the English, was scuttled before Meschers. Topics covered during the visit: refuge site for Protestants during the Wars of Religion, geology, estuary, fishing, tourism in the 19th century, plaice on pontoon, history of the Regulus, legend of Cadet the wrecker and troglodyte habitat.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening dates :

From 06 April to 11 November (7/7d).

Guided tour schedule :

• From April 04 to July 03: 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30.
• From July 04 to August 31: Departure every 20 minutes from 10:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 18:30. - From September 01 to September 30: 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30.
• From October 01 to October 16: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm.
• From October 17 to November 01: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm.
• From November 02 to November 11: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm.

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Prices :

• Adult 5,00 €
• Group of adults (10 people and more) 4,40 €
• Child (5 to 15 years old) 3,50 €
• Group of children (10 people and more) 3,00 €
• Child rally group (including under 5 years old) 3,00 € - Adult night (Tuesday evening July/August) 7,00 €
• Night child (5 to 15 years old) 5,00 €
• Reduced adult fare 4.20 € per person
• Reduced rate for children €2.70
• Strolling: single rate 2,50 €
• European Heritage Days: free of charge

Animations :

1- The Nocturne: meet the most famous troglodytes in flesh and bone! Every Tuesday evening of July-August (on reservation)

2- The Rally of the Cagouille for the groups of children of 3-12 years. Learn while having fun! (on reservation)

3- The treasure hunt Minidik! For children 5-15 years old as a family. Many prizes to win after the draw at the end of the year...

4- Night strolls from 21h every Thursday evening in July / August. Non commented ride for a privileged moment at sunset.

5- Participation to the European Heritage Days in September.

Services :

Touch-sensitive tablets for the deaf and hard of hearing
Gift shop
Cash, Checks, ANCV, CB.
Dogs on a leash